RFI M67854-23-I-5109 WSSP Q and A.pdf

PM SMS Warehouse Service Support Provider

RFI M67854-23-I-5109

Q&A

Q-1: Can you provide some further details on the required space aside from the location being within a 50 mile radius which is well within our range. Can you also elaborate on any racking/refrigeration/loading dock needs and size/frequency of trucks and deliveries?

A-1: Minimum of 40,000 square feet of warehouse space with storage racks and multiple loading docks. Estimate shipping/receiving 30 to 60 shipments per month and approximately 360-720 per year..

Q-2: Is the warehouse required to be temperature controlled facility with capability for multi temperature storage? If so, what is the expected temperature range these medical products are required to be stored at?

A-2: Provide a mechanism (refrigerator and/or freezer) with a minimum of 18.2 cubic feet of space for the storage of medical material at refrigeration temperatures of 37-40 degrees

Fahrenheit and freezer temperature ranging from 0 degrees Fahrenheit to +/- 1 degree Fahrenheit.

Temperature and humidity for the warehouse should be 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity in the approximate range of 20 to 60 percent.

Q-3: Anticipated annual value for the required services?

A-3: This information is not available at this time.

Q-4: Is this a new program or a recompete?

A-4: This is a follow-on effort to contract M67854-21-C-5106 currently awarded to Unalakleet

Investments, LLC.

Q-5: Is the Government contemplating to solicit this as Fair and Open or as 8.a Set a side?

A-5: This requirement is currently awarded under the 8(a) program and will be solicited as an

8(a) set-aside.

Q-6: Where is the current WSSP located and how large is the facility in square feet and cu/feet?

A-6: Fredericksburg, VA; 40,000 square feet.

Q-7: On average, how many lines items are stored at the facility?

A-7: 5,000-6,000. May vary due to modernizations requirements.

Q-8: On average, how long do the items remain stored at the facility?

A-8: 6-8 Months

Q-9: How much outside space (covered or uncovered) is used to store items at the WSSP today?

A-9: N/A, outside space is not and will not be a requirement.

Q-10: What is the average annual through-put of receipts, issues, shipments and disposals?

A-10: Anticipate receiving/shippping approximately 30 to 60 delivery shipments per month and

360-720 per year.

Q-11: What is the current material handling equipment used today as the WSSP?

A-11: 2 Electric Forklifts, floor scale, pallet system, and misc. packing material (for shipment).

Q-12: What is the current staffing of the WSSP?

A-12: 8-10 personnel.

Q-13: The Government stated that this job is an ongoing requirement. Is the government asking for the contractor to have warehouse space to perform the services, or does the government have the space?

A-13: Contractor must provide facility.

Q-14: If the government does not have this space, would the Government be interested in the contractor finding space for the Government to lease and ongoing services can continue, regardless of the contractor?

A-14: Not currently for this contracting effort.

Q-15: Does the incumbent have warehouse space and will the new contractor be required to pick up the items and relocate to the new warehouse?

A-15: The incumbent will arrange shipment and transfer of custody to new contractor.

Q-16: Are the products presently on racks or shelving, if so, what is the height and width of the shelves or racks?

A-16: Yes, est. 12’x 6’x25’ (LxWxH).

Q-17: Will the contractor be required to have their own laborers for the job or can the current laborers novate over to the new contractor?

A-17: N/A, not a government decision.

Q-18: Will this contact be released as firm fixed price or IDIQ or something else?

A-18: This requirement is anticipated to be a firm fixed price award.

Q-19: How many positions and what classification?

A-19: Specifics will be provided per RFP release.

Q-20: How many hours are needed?

A-20: 8-hour work day.

Q-21: What are the regular workdays, will weekends be required, holidays, etc.?

A-21: Monday – Friday, excluding weekends and Federal Holidays

Q-22: Will overtime be required?

A-22: N/A

Q-23: What training or certifications are required?

A-23: Specifics will be provided per RFP release.

Q-24: Does the Class VIII medical equipment and material to be managed by the WSSP include both Class VIIIa (medical consumables not including blood/blood products) and VIIIb (blood and blood products)?

A-24: Class VIIIa material only.

Q-25: What is an estimate of the volume of hazardous material that the WSSP shall coordinate the disposal of? Under what classification does this hazardous material fall?

A-25: Situational based on requirement.

Q-26: Do the stored items need to be segregated and if so, is signage sufficient or is separate fencing required?

A-26: Stored items must be segregated. Signage sufficient.

Q-27: Are specific temperature controls necessary for the any of the equipment?

A-27: Temperature and humidity for the warehouse should be 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity in the approximate range of 20 to 60 percent. Items requiring refrigeration temperatures are 37-40 degrees Fahrenheit and Freezer temperature ranging from 0 degrees

Fahrenheit to +/- 1 degree Fahrenheit.